A growing body of evidence has shown links between cancer and drinking alcohol. In a warning Friday, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said cancer risk increases with the number of drinks ...

Research suggests that alcohol causes cancer through at least five different mechanisms. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Alcohol use remains one of the most preventable risk factors for cancer. Even moderate alcohol consumption — one or fewer ...